2017: 6th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival -  HUGE SUCCESS
Click here to view the 2017 Event Promotions and Pictures!

Thank you to La Teresita For Hosting our VIP Opening Night with many VIPs & Celebrities including Cloe Cabrera, and Actor Roberto Escobar, 

Thank you O'Reilly Auto Parts!

​Miami/South Florida;
​3rd Annual Miami Cuban Sandwich Smackdown @ CALLE OCHO
Sunday, March 12th, 2017 @ Calle Ocho!  This event just joined forces with the largest Hispanic/Latino Festival in the United States. Hundred of food, art and cultural vendors!  DOZENS of VIP & Celebrities!  Over 1,000,000 ​(1 MILLION) People attend!  Participation Opportunities available here!

6th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival @ HCC - Ybor City Campus
​Opening Night: Friday, March 31st, 2017 - Location TBA

World's Biggest Cuban Sandwich: Saturday, April 1st, 2017 - HCC-Ybor Campus: 1320 E. Palm Avenue - Tampa

The BIG DAY; Smackdown Sunday, April 2nd, 2017: State2State Showdown! - HCC - Ybor City Campus: 1320 E. Palm Avenue - Tampa, FL 33605

Festival DAYS ARE NOW AT THE SAME LOCATION @ HCC - YBOR CITY CAMPUS
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Featuring restaurants from all around the world including London, England AND Seoul, Korea competing for the Title of World's BEST Cuban Sandwich. Over 45,000 People Expected at the 3 day event!  Click here for Participation Opportunities! 

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Cuban Sandwich Smackdowns         "

2nd Annual Miami Cuban Sandwich Smackdown @ Sergio's Cuban Restaurant
Event took place on Saturday, March 5th, 2016.

VIP guests included the Mayor of Miami, Mayor Tomas Regalado and many local media celebrities. 

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Orlando Cuban Sandwich Smackdown @ Valencia College
Event took place on Saturday, Feb 20th, 2016.

We broke the record for the BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich in the World, we made a 120 ft Sandwich. 

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SW Florida Cuban Sandwich Smackdown @ Ceviche Restuarant
Event took place on Saturday, March 12th, 2016.

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his event serves as a fundraiser for Emberlynn Padilla, a 5 year old baby miracle baby born with Congenital diaphragmatic hernia.   This year we hope Emberlynn will learn to walk and we are asking for your help. 
She will never lead a normal life, but she has already exceeded her life expectancy!  To God be the GLORY! 

To Donate or learn more about Emberlynn: http://www.gofundme.com/4rwsc4

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Thank you  2016 SPONSORS!

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​7TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CUBAN SANDWICH ART & FOOD FESTIVAL IN TAMPA: SATURDAY,
MARCH 31ST &
SUNDAY,
​APRIL 1ST, 2018

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3RD ANNUAL KISSIMMEE CUBAN SANDWICH SMACKDOWN:  
​FEB 2018

2017 Winners

MOST Popular Cuban Sandwich
​1st Place: Tampa Sandwich Bar
2nd Place: The Floridian
3rd Place:  Benitez Bistro

Non-Traditional Cuban Sandwich 
1st Place E:mpamamas
2nd Place: BarbaCuban 
3rd Place: Fridays

Tampa Historic Cuban Sandwich
1st Place: Las Palmas
2nd Place: Tias Authentic 
3rd Place: Holy Hog

Traditional / World's Best Cuban Sandwich 
1st Place: Tia's Authentic 
2nd Place: La Flor 
3rd Place: Cubanito Subs

Kids Winners
1st Place: Mia

Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
SMACKDOWN SUNDAY - The BIG DAY @ HCC - Ybor City Campus 1320 E. Palm Avenue
Tampa, FL.  11AM - 7 PM
Free General Adm or VIP Tickets

Festival is Across from Cuban Club

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Miami Cuban Sandwich Smackdown @ Calle Ocho
Sunday, March 12th, 2017

The Winners Were! 
Traditional 
1. Sanguich de Miami
2. The Cuban Press
3. Cuban Guys

Non-Traditional
1. Hickory Sticks BBQ
2. Cubanito Subs
3. Sergio's Cuban Restaurant

Popular
1.  Cubanito Subs
2. Sanguich de Miami
​3. Cuban Guys 

Orlando Cuban Sandwich Smackdown @ Valencia College
Orlando, Florida

Saturday, February 25th, 2017

The Winners are!

Traditional 
1. Benitez Bistro
​2. BarbaCuban

Non-Traditional
1. BarbaCuban

Popular
1. Faedo's On The Go! 

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The Art of the Sandwich! 

Cuban Sandwich ART Contest! 
Submit your request to participate in the contest: CubanSandwichFestival@Latin-Times.com 

Description of Contest:
- Canvas Art
- Pictures in Artist Format
​- Other: Sculpture, creation, etc. 

​Click below to listen to the soon to be famous Cuban Sandwich Theme Song! 

Viva El Cuban Sandwich Jingle ©2016
​Lannie Battistini. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Cuban Sandwich Festivals were created by Latin Times Media, Inc.

​Contact us at: (813) 319-5850
​CubanSandwichFestival@Latin-Times.com

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We made the WORLDS BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich: 128 Ft in Tampa, Florida! 

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It's Official: The Cuban Sandwich Festival is a Worldwide Competition!

Tampa Sandwich Bar from Seoul, Korea will be coming to compete on April 2nd, 2017 in the 6th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival Smackdown in Ybor City.

Read a article featuring them on TBO! 
Check out their Page and give them a like and Congrats, Welcome to the Cuban Sandwich Festival Tampa Sandwich Bar!

More info, check them out on their Instagram!

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2016 Cuban Sandwich Festival Winners!

Click here to view ALL the 5th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival Season Recap of winners! 

ALL JUDGING Took PLACE ON SMACKDOWN SUNDAY!

Click here to find our who competed on Sunday, March 20th, 2016 at the 5th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival @ Ybor City Centennial Park. 

2016 Winners!
 
Tampa Historic Cuban Sandwich Festival Winners!
This category is based on the Tampa Historic Cuban Sandwich Resolution and is judged by a Panel of local VIP and Celebrity Judges!

1st Place: Faedos on the Go!
Representing Tampa, Florida

2nd Place: Papa Joe's
Representing Tampa, Florida

3rd Place: Alessi Bakery
Representing West Tampa, Florida

Non-Traditional Cuban Sandwich Winners! 
This category is based on the Creative Side of the Cuban Sandwich and is judged by a Panel of local VIP and Celebrity Judges! 

1st Place: Pipo's Cuban Cafe in Bay Pines!  Representing Bay Pines, Florida

2nd Place: El Cubanito Subs
Representing Orlando, Florida

3rd Place: Wheel House Deli
Representing Panama City, Florida

Popular Cuban Sandwich Winners! 
This category is based on the most popular Cuban Sandwich with Festival guests in random polls, online voting and email requests.  This category is open ONLY to the Cuban Sandwich Vendors on Sunday, March 20th, 2016.  Non-Vending Cuban Sandwich Contestants are not allowed to participate in this category!   

1st Place: Sergios's Cuban Restaurant -  Representing Miami / South Florida

2nd Place: Tia's Authentic Latin Food - Representing Largo, Florida

3rd Place:  The Floridian
Representing Tampa, Florida

World's BEST Cuban Sandwich Winners! 
This category is based on the Cubano most recognized as a Cubano throughout Florida and the World.  Can be made with or without Salami and is judged by a Panel of local VIP and Celebrity Judges a well a media and chefs!

1st Place: Jama Cubana 
Representing London England

2nd Place: The Joy Ride
Representing Memphis, TN

3rd Place: Tia's Authentic Latin Food - Representing Largo, Florida

2016 Season Recap

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2015 VIP / Celebrity Judges

Ciy Councilwoman Yvonne Yolie Capin Presenting the Tampa Historic Cuban Sandwich Resolution.

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Hall of Fame
Coming SOON!

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